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Mohammad Bolatero, Digital Marketing / Social Media Intern at Two TreesCommunity member and Hustle Summit Fellow Mohammad found out about the internship at Two Trees through the FindSpark job board. He applied and eventually got the job!

September 29, 2016

Kaila Kane, PR Intern at ASTRSKPR
Hustle Summit Fellow Kaila applied to ASTRSK PR through the FindSpark job board, and was offered an accelerated internship at the company with the potential to become an Assistant Account Executive. She says, "I started participating in FindSpark events/webinars in January, and two months later I can say that I've found a job and am officially moving to New York!"

March 22, 2017

Christina Waterman, Associate Producer for the Shorty Awards
Christina, a Hustle Summit Scholar, used the FindSpark job board to apply for a freelance position at the Shorty Awards and got the job! She was recently brought on full-time.

March 22, 2017

Matthew Reich, Film Marketing Intern at Allied Integrated Marketing
FindSpark member Matthew attended Hustle Summit in New York City, where he met with reps from Allied Integrated Marketing. He was later hired as their newest Film Marketing Intern!

April 4, 2017

Tiffany Hui, Content Manager, Global Emerging Accounts at BrandwatchTiffany attended Hustle Summit in New York City with her sister Melissa, a longtime member and Hustle Summit Fellow. She connected with Brandwatch at the event, and got the job a few months later!

April 4, 2017

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A Letter to the Internship I Didn’t Get

First of all, it wasn’t you, it was me. I’ve been playing the field since 2008. I’m not ashamed to say I’ve had a few similar to you in my time. I look back and I’m proud of everything I’ve learned, where I’ve been, the people I met, and every experience I’ve had. Even though I couldn’t have you, just by trying, you have made me the person I am today. I felt I have come full circle when my last “venture” turned into a mutual agreement to stay together – and let’s just say there are more benefits. Even though I am happy with my new responsibilities and have promised to remain committed long term, late at night I find my mind wandering, and I can’t decide if I’m cheating. I think about you, about the internship I couldn’t have. The one that got away.

I think I am going through a “what does it all mean?” phase. I have applied to a lot of internships in my day and have been wondering about all those that didn’t work out. If one of them had worked out, would it have changed who I am today?

In 2008 I had a dream to work in an art gallery or museum. The prominent museums in New York City all offer internship programs that last a few months and give you first hand experience. I had my eye on you, Whitney Museum of American Art Internship for the better part of the year, and swore that I would take more art history courses the following semester so I could have a better chance of getting you. I was set to do it but then reality hit. If I changed all my plans and declared a new major, I would be in school for another year. I’m sorry, but I wasn’t ready to give up everything I’ve worked so hard for already. Because there was hesitation, I knew it wouldn’t work out between us. At the time, it was the best decision for me. I do wonder about you, and if there have been interns that made you just as happy as I would have.

I can speculate and I will never know what could have happened, but it’s hard to imagine me being with anyone else. Not many will admit, but there is “the one” that they regret missing out on. However, the would-ofs and could-ofs are what lead to considering new projects, careers, and meeting people across different industries. So yes, I regret nothing.

We had some good times, hoping and dreaming of what could be. I have to be honest – I’m not sure if I miss you, maybe just the idea of you. Looks aren’t everything. When you’re young, it’s easier to take on prospects that are unique, interesting, and know how to have a good time. I’m glad I’ve had my time to experiment, but I’m older now and need some commitment. I am happy with what I have now, and I hope you will find your ideal match too.

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From the very beginning, Reb's vision for FindSpark was to be the resource she wished she had in college while navigating through internships, networking, school and trying to be a social media mega superstar. She currently work as a Social Media Strategist at MKG, blogs for The Content Strategist, and consults small businesses on marketing and business development. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, going to museums, cooking, and discovering new music. She graduated from Hofstra University with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and a Minor in Fine Arts. If you want to grab a cup of coffee, reach out to Reb on Twitter or LinkedIn.

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